April 3

National Find a Rainbow Day

An informal fun observance on April 3 encouraging people to go outdoors and look for rainbows as a celebration of nature and springtime.

Yearly Date

April 3

Observed in

United States

Introduction

Get ready to search for rainbows on National Find a Rainbow Day on April 3rd! This special day was created to celebrate the beauty and wonder of our natural world. It's a chance to get outside, explore nature, and look for those colorful arcs in the sky. Whether you find one or not, it's a great opportunity just spend some time outdoors enjoying nature.

National Find a Rainbow Day Timeline

350 BC

Rainbow Science Explored

Greek philosopher Aristotle began the scientific study of the rainbow phenomenon.

1666

Newton's Prism Experiment

Isaac Newton used a prism to dissect sunlight and observed a spectrum of colors, an important early study in understanding rainbows.

1916

Rainbows and General Relativity

Albert Einstein's theory of General Relativity predicted that light rays from stars passing close to the sun could form a rainbow.

1959

Rainbow Flag Born

The first rainbow flag, representing peace, was popularized by the peace movement in the late 1950s.

1978

LGBT Rainbow Flag Debut

The first LGBT rainbow flag, designed by Gilbert Baker, made its debut at the San Francisco Pride Parade.

2015

National Find a Rainbow Day

The first documented celebration of National Find a Rainbow Day, encouraging people to connect with nature and the beauty of rainbows.

How to Celebrate National Find a Rainbow Day

1 Go outside and hunt for rainbows

Try to find a rainbow in the sky after it rains or see if you can spot one near a waterfall. If you can’t find a real rainbow, look for one in artwork or even on clothing.

2 Make a rainbow craft

Create your own rainbow with art supplies like paint, paper, markers, and colored pencils. Other materials you can use are ribbons, beads, sequins, glitter, buttons and fabric scraps.

3 Bake a rainbow treat

Using food coloring and frosting, make cupcakes or cookies into a colorful rainbow of goodness. You can also try making rainbow ice cream sandwiches or jello shapes.

4 Design a Rainbow cake

Choose a cake flavor and use gel food colorings to create beautiful layers of colors just like the colors of the rainbow. Top it off with whipped cream and sprinkles.

5 Be part of a Rainbow parade

Gather up friends or family members and each dress up in one color of the rainbow. Then march around your neighborhood proudly showing off your colorful outfits!

Why We Love National Find a Rainbow Day

Rainbows are beautiful

The breathtaking beauty of a rainbow is something that never fails to amaze. Whether its after a light rainfall or sunbeams glimmering through the clouds, rainbows evoke feelings of joy and awe in people of all ages.

Rainbows symbolize hope

Seeing a rainbow often serves as an uplifting reminder that regardless of how difficult our current circumstances may be, there is always something to look forward to. They can serve as symbols of hope and happiness in dark times, giving us strength to push through no matter what life throws at us.

Finding a rainbow brings luck

According to superstition, finding a rainbow means good luck will come your way. It's said that if you take the time to find a real rainbow on National Find A Rainbow Day and make a wish, it might just come true! So don't miss out - have fun searching for rainbows during this special holiday!